V2 is the most used gear in skate skiing. Here are the tips for making you faster, more stable, and more enduring on flat terrain and gentle uphill.

V2 is the most versatile gear in skate skiing – perfect for flat sections and slight inclines. In this video, we go through how to find the right rhythm between leg and pole action, work with your body’s weight transfer, and maintain energy-efficient forward momentum – part of our freestyle technique series on roller skis.

Also Read: The roller ski guide 2026

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The roller ski videos were first published in June 2024.